Homegrown: NC Women’s Preaching Festival 2023

Please join us October 5-6, 2023  for the 11th annual Homegrown: NC Women’s Preaching Festival.

As preachers we are often called to speak and act in places of torn hearts, fractured communities, and broken systems. Together we will explore when to repair, what to release, and how to renew. Join us for another year of highlighting excellent preaching, honing our homiletic skills, and building community.

This year’s preachers and presenters include Melva Sampson, Melinda Wiggins, Donna Banks, Jereann King Johnson, Christine Parton-Burkett, Lindsey Ardrey, Bridgette Gloster, Bluestem Community, Kimberly McCrae, and more to come!

Our Vision: We believe hundreds of Christian clergywomen in North Carolina are faithfully and creatively engaging in ministries where they proclaim the Word of God, week after week. In an ecumenical spirit of love and collegiality, we will lift up the voices of local clergywomen (trans/cis) to encourage and inspire; share and learn; and to hone our craft. Together we will hear wonderful preaching from conference attendees and have time for group conversations on the art of proclamation in all its forms. We will pray, worship, and celebrate together.

Traveling from out of town? Act now to reserve a room at the nearby Residence Inn, 1108 W. Main St, Durham. The special group rate is $169. Note that you must reserve your room no later than September 5 to access the group rate.

In addition to an incredible line-up of presenters, we are excited about the gifts and wisdom, joys and challenges that each of you bring to this festival every year. In addition to the workshops and worship, we will offer several opportunities for being in communion with each other. Learning in community for two days is the heart of who we are. We hope you will plan to join us!

Learn more about the festival: www.ncwomenpreaching.com

Questions? Contact RCWMS: info@rcwms.org

Individual workshop registration details will be available once we finalize the schedule.

Please donate here to help support Homegrown!